Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ericetorum
ID:
347099

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pollich

Source:
wcs

Year:
1777

Citation Micro:
Hist. Pl. Palat. 2: 580 (1777)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000346431



Common Names

  • Ericetorum Sedge
  • Ericetorum Fox Sedge
  • Ericetorum Wood Sedge


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Description

Carex ericetorum (also called Ericetorum Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial sedge of the Cyperaceae family. It is native to Europe and Asia, and is found in moist habitats such as wet meadows, marshes, and along streams. It has a slender, erect stem with a single spikelet at the top. The leaves are narrow and pointed, and the flowers are small and yellowish-brown in color.

Uses & Benefits

Carex ericetorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for erosion control and soil stabilization. It can also be used as a ground cover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carex ericetorum has small, yellowish-green flowers with three stamens and three styles. The seeds are small, brown and ovoid. The seedlings are slender with narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carex ericetorum is a perennial sedge that grows in moist, sunny areas. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soils. It is best to divide the plant every few years to keep it healthy and vigorous.

Where to Find Carex ericetorum

Carex ericetorum can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and along streambanks in the eastern United States and Canada.

Carex ericetorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carex ericetorum?

Carex ericetorum

What is the common name of Carex ericetorum?

Heather Sedge

What is the habitat of Carex ericetorum?

Moist woods, thickets, meadows, and streambanks

Species in the Carex genus

Carex abitibiana, Carex aboriginum, Carex abortiva, Carex abrupta, Carex abscondita, Carex acaulis, Carex accrescens, Carex acicularis, Carex acidicola, Carex acocksii, Carex acuta, Carex acutata, Carex acutiformis, Carex adelostoma, Carex adrienii, Carex adusta, Carex aematorrhyncha, Carex aequialta, Carex aestivaliformis, Carex aestivalis, Carex aethiopica, Carex agastachys, Carex agglomerata, Carex aggregata, Carex akitaensis, Carex akiyamana, Carex alajica, Carex alascana, Carex alata, Carex alba, Carex alberti, Carex albicans, Carex albolutescens, Carex albonigra, Carex albula, Carex albursina, Carex algida, Carex allanii, Carex alligata, Carex alliiformis, Carex allivescens, Carex alluvialis, Carex alma, Carex almii, Carex alopecoidea, Carex alopecuroides, Carex alsatica, Carex alsophila, Carex alta, Carex altaica,

Species in the Cyperaceae family

Abildgaardia mexicana, Abildgaardia ovata, Abildgaardia schoenoides, Abildgaardia triflora, Abildgaardia oxystachya, Abildgaardia odontocarpa, Abildgaardia macrantha, Abildgaardia fusiformis, Abildgaardia pachyptera, Actinoschoenus repens, Actinoschoenus yunnanensis, Actinoschoenus aphyllus, Actinoscirpus grossus, Afrotrilepis jaegeri, Afrotrilepis pilosa, Amphiscirpus nevadensis, Arthrostylis aphylla, Arthrostylis planiculmis, Becquerelia clarkei, Becquerelia cymosa, Becquerelia discolor, Becquerelia merkeliana, Becquerelia muricata, Becquerelia tuberculata, Bisboeckelera irrigua, Bisboeckelera longifolia, Bisboeckelera microcephala, Bisboeckelera vinacea, Blysmus compressus, Blysmus mongolicola, Blysmus rufus, Blysmus sinocompressus, Bolboschoenoplectus mariqueter, Bolboschoenus caldwellii, Bolboschoenus capensis, Bolboschoenus fluviatilis, Bolboschoenus glaucus, Bolboschoenus grandispicus, Bolboschoenus laticarpus, Bolboschoenus maritimus, Bolboschoenus medianus, Bolboschoenus nobilis, Bolboschoenus novae-angliae, Bolboschoenus planiculmis, Bolboschoenus robustus, Bolboschoenus schmidii, Bolboschoenus stagnicola, Bolboschoenus yagara, Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii, Bolboschoenus biconcavus,

References

Johan Adam Pollich (1740-1780): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pollich' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:299646-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].